Starter episode: “Adele”
While the stakes are low for others, over-immersion in complex relationship drama is a sure-fire way to forget about your own problems, and this delightful series exists for that sole purpose. This name is intentionally misleading. There are no real crimes in “Petty Crimes”, just petty mini-battles of the kind that inevitably occur when strangers coexist. Hosts “Saturday Night Live” writer Sarah O’Sullivan and actor Griff Stark-Ennis take turns telling each other petty crime stories and deciding who was wrong.
Highlights from the episode’s first year include a custody battle over a houseplant named Cassie and a passive-aggressive windshield note in the parking lot of Bally’s Boot Camp. Each episode featured a host discussing whether a hypothetical etiquette scenario (not tipping cold brew, taking a shotgun in an Uber, starting to eat before everyone was served at a restaurant) was correct. End with a twister round to discuss. Criminal or minimum. ’ All that is far more compelling than the right the subject should have.
Starter episode: “Sign, Karma”
Headspace is a long-standing workhorse in a market saturated with meditation apps. Over the past few years, the company has released podcasts to complement its popular library of voice meditations, and this his Q&A show is one of the latest offerings. Hosted by actress and author Robin Hopkins, “Dear Headspace” centers around questions from listeners about mental health, relationships, life transitions and more. In each episode, Hopkins answers questions alongside a rotating cast of Headspace meditation instructors familiar to app users. Her focus on mindful self-awareness, specifically how our thought patterns influence our perceptions and actions, sets her advice apart from other column-style shows. doing.
Starter episode: “How to live now with Kesonga”
A deep dive into quirky cultural questions, “Decoder Ring” is educational easy listening. Hosted by Slate’s Willa Pasquin, the show explores the mysteries you might have vaguely pondered, such as “Why can’t I find a parking space when there are so many parking lots in America?” We provide thoughtful and thorough research on Or, “How did clowns get so creepy?” Although the series doesn’t have an overarching theme, many of its most memorable episodes focus on the backstory behind internet phenomena. . Some are relatively well-known, like the #TheDress viral optical illusion, while others are more niche, like fan-fueled conspiracy theories. BBC’s ‘Sherlock’ bizarre subtext“
Starter episode: “Horizontal effect”
If you’re feeling burnout or overstimulated, even the lightest of words can feel overwhelming. This BBC radio program is tailored for those moments. Tender snippets of narration are interspersed with immersive soundscapes from around the world. “Slow Radio” takes listeners to places as diverse as Brazilian rainforests, Arctic glaciers, and the rugged shores of British Isles where marine life thrives in the absence of humans. Some episodes play out like immersive nature documentaries, especially the Christmas Eve episode, which depicts a mother reindeer traveling with her cubs through the Nordic wilderness. Some encourage people to calm down by focusing on specific sounds in an environment like downtown Nashville. After finishing an episode, you can’t help but feel more focused.
